⁶ if you are pure and upright,
    even now he will rouse himself on your behalf^(A)
    and restore you to your prosperous state.^(B)
7 Your beginnings will seem humble,
    so prosperous^(C) will your future be.^(D)

⁷ Instead of your shame^(A)
    you will receive a double^(B) portion,
and instead of disgrace
    you will rejoice in your inheritance.
And so you will inherit^(C) a double portion in your land,
    and everlasting joy^(D) will be yours.

⁴ Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor^(A) and life.^(B)

⁷ Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!^(A)
    When the Lord restores^(B) his people,
    let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!

⁵⁰ Has not my hand made all these things?’^[a](A)